Compassion
Caring with heart, mind, and spirit to create meaningful coexistence for our residents.
Conservation
Preserving that which is appreciated, such that appreciation may encourage conservation.
Commitment
Dedicated to the needs of our resident animals through collaboration and teamwork.
The Mane Event
Springtime Sip and Stroll – The Spring Collection 2025
Come and be a part of the Central Florida Animal Reserve’s semi-annual Big Cat Sip and Stroll fundraising event celebrating “The Spring Collection!” Indulge in an afternoon filled with the exquisite flavors of fine wines, embark on a captivating walking tour to admire our majestic big cats, and participate in the excitement of our silent auction.
Join us for a delightful day of fellowship and fine wine for a cause!
A Special Legacy – CFAR’s Brick Program
Memories are engraved in stone to show a level of commitment either to a person, place or object. At Central Florida Animal Reserve, there is no doubt you feel a connection – to the cats, the environment and the mission – to address the challenges big cats face in the future while providing value to society today.
Our brick program gives you the opportunity to have a permanent place in CFAR’s history. As our facility expands, we want to recognize those who have made a positive impact on the success of our mission. Consider placing a brick as a memorial, a tribute, or symbol of your commitment to future generations!
The 3 V’s Campaign
The life source of Central Florida Animal Reserve is undoubtedly the big cats we serve. The capacity to maintain the vision of their future requires the utilization of resources, ancillary services, equipment and additional care programs. We are in need of your support to help continue our commitment and conservation to the residents of Central Florida Animal Reserve.
CFAR at a Glance
Mission Statement
CENTRAL FLORIDA ANIMAL RESERVE (CFAR) is a big cat & wildlife reserve focused on providing a platform to address the challenges of big cats for the future, while providing value to society today.
Volunteer-driven
The staff of CFAR is driven by dedicated, experienced volunteers from all walks of life. Together, they serve our animals residents to preserve their lives and treat them with dignity.
Outreach and Education
These cornerstones of the organization have brought presentations across the state, alerting people to the plight of the big cats and reminding them that we are caretakers of our environment.
Responsible Advocacy
We stand for responsible advocacy for big cats, bringing light to the situation surrounding big cats without resorting to sensationalism for profit.
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Central Florida Animal Reserve
Central Florida Animal Reserve is a wildlife preserve housing lions, tigers, leopards, and cougars.
The big cats of Central Florida Animal Reserve have made their Super Bowl prediction! 🏈 With Aurora kicking off for the Chiefs and Prince leading the charge for the Eagles, it was a fierce scrimmage filled with teamwork, penalties, and big plays. After a wild showdown, the big cats predict that the Chiefs claw to victory! 🐅🐆![]()
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Who will win the real Super Bowl? Only time will tell, but our big cats are betting on the Chiefs!![]()
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Thanks for supporting Central Florida Animal Reserve—where big cats always bring their A-game! www.cflar.org #snugglysunday #teamCFAR #superbowl #superbowlsunday #bigcats
The stage is set at Central Florida Animal Reserve for our Super Bowl Scrimmage! 🏈 Representing the Chiefs are tiger sisters, Aurora and Tiana, and Inkosi! Midnight, Balana, and Prince will be representing the Eagles! The coin toss is in—and the Chiefs take first possession! Stay tuned to see which team claws their way to victory! www.cflar.org #snugglysunday #TeamCFAR #superbowl #superbowlsunday #chiefs #eagles
We’re thrilled to share that Central Florida Animal Reserve was featured on Florida's Fourth Estate with Channel 6 News’ Ginger Gadsden News 6 and Matt Austin! 🎥✨![]()
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A huge thank you to Ginger and Matt for the engaging discussion with our CEO, Dr. K. Simba Wiltz, about our mission to protect and care for big cats while educating the community.![]()
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Check out the segment to learn more about our incredible cats and how you can support their future. www.cflar.org![]()
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Watch now and let us know your thoughts! 👇
Meet Dr. Simba: The Central Florida pharmacist who talks to big cats
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This is the kind of storyline usually reserved for Hollywood.
